Researchers may apply to use restricted MEPS data through one of three access options:
- In-person data access at the AHRQ Data Center in Rockville, Maryland.
- In-person data access at a Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC).
- Remote data access through the MEPS-Amazon Web Services (AWS) SecureCloud. AHRQ's MEPS-AWS SecureCloud environment is hosted by AWS and allows researchers to access certain restricted data elements without being in-person at the AHRQ DC. Through the MEPS-AWS SecureCloud, researchers can access data, perform analyses, and generate reports. Eligibility for this access option is limited and researcher data needs must meet restrictive requirements.
Please see the
Data Center page for more information.